Being goal driven is not a problem in itself, except that keeping one’s eyes fixed on the horizon keeps them from taking a good look at what is around them now.

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Everyone has standards that guide life choices whether they set their own or others set them for them. The more we expect, the higher the standards.

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Looking into what went wrong gives us the opportunity to improve both systems and personal performance and competence.

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An assertive listener focuses on making sure the other speakers get to say what is on their mind with the clarity they intend.

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Experiencing disappointment? Sometimes, when time passes, we realize that not getting what we thought we wanted turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

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This intentional exploration of valleys and peaks, of streams and oceans, will help us find diverse limits and boundaries as well as possibilities and opportunities.

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“Follow me” is an invitation, not a demand or a threat. Followers are volunteers and true believers, not conscripts.

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We demonstrate behaviors either because we are practicing the behaviors that we want to become second nature to us, or because we are acting from our true character formed from our values.

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We all are imbued with a sense that no matter how good we are, we can do and be better. It carries the energy of motivation.

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We set boundaries for what we will do, and we set boundaries for what we will allow others to do to us. I believe in red lines, and I’m willing to take a stand against those who threaten to cross mine.

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